Gardners Lane Primary School
Cheltenham, GL51 9JW · Gloucestershire · primary school
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145th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 1,775 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gardners Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computing and Cinema clubs, play football, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Computing club?
What Ofsted said about Gardners Lane Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. Leaders have established a ‘clear, shared vision’ following recent changes, but the new curriculum is not yet fully implemented, limiting pupil progress. The school is working to address attendance and ensure consistent teaching quality across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’, with adults acting swiftly to manage behaviour and resolve problems.
- There is a strong focus on personal development, where pupils learn to be ‘tolerant and kind’ and celebrate diversity.
- Extracurricular opportunities, including inclusive sport and cultural events like the pantomime, provide ‘memorable experiences’.
- Staff are ‘aspirational for all pupils to be fully involved’, with specific support for those with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Leaders are actively engaging with external advisors and the local authority to drive rapid improvements.
Areas to improve
- The approach to teaching early reading must be implemented more effectively, ensuring weaker readers receive timely, targeted support for phonics gaps.
- The curriculum needs to be implemented consistently across all subjects, with activities clearly matched to intended outcomes and pupils’ starting points.
- Leaders require ‘clear oversight’ of curriculum implementation in every subject area to evaluate impact and assure quality.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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